AKG C1000S MK4

AKG C1000S MK4 — The Multipurpose Small-Diaphragm Workhorse

The AKG C1000S MK4 is a high-performance small-diaphragm condenser microphone built for studio recording, live sound, and field production. Its gold-sputtered capsule housing delivers high immunity against humidity, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, or outdoors. This model is the right choice for musicians and engineers who need one mic that adapts to almost any source.

What Sets the AKG C1000S MK4 Apart

The PPC1000 polar pattern converter physically slides over the capsule to switch from cardioid to hypercardioid — a mechanical solution that avoids electronic coloration. The PB1000 presence boost adapter adds three frequency settings for extra clarity on speech and instruments. Gold-plated XLR pins complete the humidity-resistant design.

Switchable Polar Patterns for Any Source

The cardioid default suits most studio and stage applications, capturing the source while rejecting rear bleed. Slipping the PPC1000 converter over the capsule narrows pickup to hypercardioid for live sound where feedback rejection matters.

• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Hypercardioid — switchable via the PPC1000 converter insert
• Capsule: Gold-sputtered diaphragm — high immunity against humidity
• Presence Boost Adapter: PB1000 with three frequency settings — adds clarity to vocals and instruments

Full-Range Response With Built-In Headroom

A 50 Hz to 20 kHz frequency bandwidth covers everything from low-frequency body resonance to airy cymbal detail. The switchable 80 Hz bass-cut filter tames rumble and proximity effect, while the -10 dB pad prevents overload on loud sources like guitar cabinets.

• Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 20 kHz — captures full instrument and vocal spectrum
• Bass Cut Filter: 80 Hz — reduces low-end rumble and proximity effect
• Preattenuation Pad: -10 dB — extra headroom for loud sources up to 137 dB SPL

Flexible Power and Road-Ready Construction

Phantom power from 9 to 52 V covers any mixer or interface, while two AA batteries keep the mic running for up to 120 hours when no phantom source is available. A balanced 3-pin XLR output feeds any standard preamp, and the all-metal body survives daily stage and studio use. The package includes the PPC1000 polar pattern converter, PB1000 presence boost adapter, SA63 stand adaptor, and W1001 windscreen.

• Powering: 9-52 V phantom or 2x AA batteries (up to 120 hours)
• Output: Balanced 3-pin XLR, male — compatible with any standard preamp
• Dimensions: 229 mm length, 34 mm diameter — compact pencil-style form factor
• Weight: 320 g — balanced feel on stands and booms

Built for Versatile Recording and Live Applications

The AKG C1000S MK4 is the right choice for project studio owners, live sound engineers, and field recordists who need one microphone for vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, and amplified sources. Home recordists benefit from battery operation when working away from a mixer. Touring musicians appreciate the humidity-proof capsule and rugged metal body.

AKG — Decades of Studio and Stage Heritage

AKG (Austrian company founded in 1947) has built professional microphones for recording, broadcast, and live performance for over seven decades. The C1000S series has been a staple of project studios and touring rigs since its introduction. The MK4 version introduced AA battery power, an internal shock mount, and the standard -10 dB pad and bass-cut switches.